Telemetry Technician / PRN Nights

Select Medical; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Orientation program

401k eligibility

Part-time/Per Diem

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Select Specialty Hospital - Akron is seeking a Telemetry Technician in Akron, OH. The role is Per Diem/PRN with 12-hour shifts and compensation of $21.00 per hour.

You will monitor alarms, interpret EKGs, and ensure timely responses under RN supervision. Minimum qualifications include completing the EKG class for Monitor Techs within 30 days of start, with preferred background as LPN, Paramedic, or RN nursing student with EKG training.

Qualifications

• Must complete and pass EKG class for Monitor Techs within 30 days of start date.
• Preferred background as LPN, Paramedic or RN nursing student with EKG training.

Responsibilities

• Monitor alarms and respond to alerts promptly and appropriately.
• Observe all monitors and verify correct rhythms and artifact.
• Perform EKG interpretations (rate, rhythm, PRI, QRS, QT, ST segment).
• Ensure strip interpretations are validated by RN.

Skills

EKG interpretation

Alarm monitoring

Monitor tech

Education

High school diploma

LPN

RN

Job description

Overview

Position: Telemetry Technician

Location: Akron, OH

Schedule: Per Diem/PRN, 12 hour shiftsCompensation: $21.00 per hour

Select Specialty Hospital - Akron is a critical illness recovery hospital committed to providing world-class inpatient post-ICU services to chronic, critically ill patients who require extended healing and recovery. We help patients during some of the most vulnerable, painful moments of their lives – and Telemetry Technicians play a central role in providing compassionate, excellent care every step of the way.

Why Join Us:

• Start Strong:Extensive orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting.
• Opportunity for Advancement:Demonstrate your skills and dedication which could lead to potential full-time opportunities
• Foster Well-being:We offer benefits which support the financial, work/life and emotional well-being of you and your family members. Part time/Per Diem positions are eligible for 401k based on reaching 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or subsequent calendar year.
• Your Impact Matters:Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care

Responsibilities

• You will assume responsibility for continuously watching and ensuring appropriate and timely responses to alarms. Verifying correct identification of basic rhythms, lethal rhythms and artifact; maintaining EKG monitor alarms and responding to all alarms as needed.
• Continuously observing all monitors assigned and responding to alarms promptly and appropriately.
• Completing EKG interpretations including: rate, regularity, PRI, QRS, QTI, QTc, ST segment, wave form alterations, and rhythm interpretation.
• Ensuring strip interpretations are validated by RN.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must complete and pass EKG class for Monitor Techs and required competencies on education platform within 30 days of start date in position and pass other tests/competencies as required by Select Medical.

Preferred qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred background as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)*, Licensed Paramedic or RN nursing student with EKG training (*LPNs are limited to working as telemetry tech only.)

Additional Data

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans